Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature (ABELL).Edited for the Modern Humanities Research Association by A.C. Paues. Cambridge: Bowes & Bowes, 1923-.
Beginning in 1920, ABELL is an annual publication gathering together articles and books written on various areas of the English language, philology, and literature. Indexes of sources and abbreviations are given as well as indices on scholars, authors and filmmakers. A typical volume may cover: (1) English Language: Phonetics and Phonology, Grammar, Vocabulary, Lexicography, Names, Meaning, Medium and Register, Dialects, Translation and Comparative Linguistics; (2) Traditional Culture, Folklore and Folk life: Area Studies and Collection, proverbs, Riddles, Rhymes, Dites, and Proverbial Expressions, Narrative, Song, Music, Ballad, Dance, Drama, Custom, Belief, and more; (3) English Literature: General Literary Studies, Old English, Middle English, 15th century on up -- each century looking at drama, romance, poetry, prose, related studies, and authors. ABELL is a British publication and MLA International Bibliography is an American one.